Button quail

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Button quail, usually the King or Chinese painted quail, are tiny birds from Asia and Australia. They are kept in aviaries and indoor enclosures, and are quiet, easy to care for and popular as pets.

At a glance

Purpose

Pet, aviary floor birds

Origin

Asia and Australia

Adult weight

1.5–2 oz

Lifespan

3–5 years

Eggs

Small eggs, seasonal

Best fit

Pet owners, aviaries

Species

Poultry

The tradeoffs, honestly

Button quail flush straight up when startled and can injure themselves on hard roofs. Pens need soft netting overhead.

Common questions

Are button quail good pets?

Yes. They are small, quiet and easy to care for.

What health checks should chicks or adults have?

Ask whether the flock is NPIP-certified, and check whether your state needs a permit to keep or sell the species. Look for full feathering, clear eyes and a clean vent, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.

Can button quail live with finches?

Often, yes. They are commonly kept as aviary floor birds with small finches.

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Health tests to ask for

NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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